Which word from the passage helps the reader draw a
conclusion about Alec's perspective on growing up rather
than growing down?

silly
always
why
won't

The answer is  A) silly

Explanation:

i might get it right on my unit test review :)

intimacy, passion and commitment are the components of a interpersonal relationship emphasized in the triangular theory of love by robert sternberg.

the triangular theory of love says love can be comprehend as this componest form the vertices of a triangle.  

intimacy relates to feelings such as of closeness and connection;

passion relates the drives that brings people together, as physical attraction.

commitment relates to the being in a long-term relationship.

it would be d). more resources must be obtained to attain that combination of goods and services